Top 2014 Summer Golf Resorts

La Cantera Hill Country Resort proves that golf really is bigger in Texas! Two championship 18-hole courses meander along scenic Hill Country vistas, testing your skills from tee to green. The Resort Course at La Cantera has been a PGA Tour stop for more than 15 years and was designed by noted golf course architect Jay Morrish and PGA Tour professional Tom Weiskopf. The second course, The par-71 Palmer Course at La Cantera, was designed by links legend Arnold Palmer and measures in at 6,926-yards. These challenging courses interweave cerebral layouts and stunning scenery!
After rolling in that last putt, return to the luxurious resort and make a splash in the lagoon-style pools or unwind with a soothing spa treatment. Fitness activities, fine dining, and hand-crafted cocktail sampling keep you entertained onsite while amenities like balconies, patios, wireless internet, and flat-screen televisions give you the royal treatment. Double your golf fun at the luxurious La Cantera Hill Country Resort!

Address

16641 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, Texas 78256

Highlights

Take advantage of a variety of golf lessons and instructional programs designed to help you shave some strokes. The learning center and features an indoor hitting bay, covered tee areas, and a spacious grass hitting area for both long and short game work.

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San Antonio is bursting with activities! Indulge in delicious dining, explore the unique shops, or find family fun at Six Flags.

Nobody does New England golf like Crystal Springs Resort, where seven - yes, seven - golf courses give frequenters of the fairway all the holes they could hope for. The crown jewel of the resort is Ballyowen Golf Club, which was named the #1 Public Golf Course by New Jersey Monthly and one of the Top 50 Public Courses in the US by Conde Nast's GolfWorld Magazine. The links-style layout is is surrounded by rolling farmland and craggy knolls and overlooks the wandering Walkill River. Six other courses provide a challenge for every skill level in addition to stunning scenery. Sharpen your swing with the #1 golf instructor in the world at The David Leadbetter Golf Academy.
When you're not teeing it up, enjoy an array of luxurious amenities. Kick up your feet in the 250-room Grand Cascades Lodge and indulge in a selection of treatments at the Reflections Spa or relax in the Minerals Resort, which features the rejuvenation center of Elements Spa. Swing into serenity at this sensational summer golf getaway!

Address

3 Wild Turkey Way, Hamburg, New Jersey 07419

Highlights

All ages will love the Minerals Family Golf while the cerebral golfer can test their creativity on the Cascades course. There truly is something for every skill level!

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After you walk off the 18th green, walk into a world of relaxation. Soak in the outdoor tropical heated nature pools, sample the onsite cuisine, or just admire the Kittatinny Mountain Range views.

Uncover your oceanfront golf oasis with Myrtle Beach Hotels! Swing by more than 100 courses along this 60-mile stretch of the Grand Strand. Play an array signature courses from links legends like Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, and Greg Norman. Many of the accommodations offer specially priced packages with golf, breakfast, and lodging, leaving time for golf rather than planning. And, the reservation department is staffed by avid golfers who know the area and can find the perfect course to fit your skill level and budget.
When you're not swinging away, explore the sandy shores of Myrtle beach for Atlantic ocean activities, sensational shopping, and delicious dining. Stay at Barefoot Resort Golf Villas, Bay View Resort, or any of the other golf-adjacent resorts and enjoy a wealth of amenities like spa treatments, private patios, and beach access. With so many golfing options, Myrtle Beach Hotels truly is a hole in one!

Extra Stops

When you're not golfing, stop by Ripley's Aquarium and observe the wonders under the sea or wet and wild at Myrtle Waves water park.

Highlights

Tee off on exceptional courses like TPC of Myrtle Beach, The Dunes Club, and Tigers Eye Golf Links. Some of South Carolina's courses await!

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The Myrtle Beach Elite Package offers an array of challenging golf courses making you feel like a tour pro. Play three of Myrtle Beachs most elite courses: Arrowhead, Prestwick, World Tour, or TPC Myrtle Beach.

Swing into serenity at Eaglewood Resort & Spa! This summer golf getaway offers plenty of time on the course and at the spa. Eaglewood Resort features an 18-hole, 6,017-yard championship golf course that features stunning scenery, meticulously maintained greens, and challenging holes. Stop by the pro shop and pick up the latest in equipment or sharpen your swing with private or group lessons. This USGA certified course is sure to challenge and excite golfers of every level!
After recreation, the relaxation portion of the trip awaits onsite. This AAA 4-Diamond Eaglewood resort features Lloyd Wright-influenced architecture, luxurious lodgings, and an array of amenities! Stay in a deluxe room, junior suite, or a rooftop suite, all featuring plush beds, beautiful views, flat-screen televisions, and high-speed internet. Afterward, rejuvenate at the upscale spa. Putting and pampering unite!

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The 10,000-square-foot European spa features traditional massage therapy and facials, unique European kur treatments, and even reiki. The spa's fitness center showcases a heated indoor pool, steam room, sauna, and whirlpool.

Golf history comes to life at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, Southern California's most iconic golf course. Perched above the cliffs overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this Rees Jones-designed golf course, which features the North Course and South Course, hosts the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open. Frequenters of the fairway can take advantage of priority tee times for the opportunity to play where the pros play, the wandering La Jolla coastline serving as a backdrop. These two renowned courses offer a challenge and scenic coastline.
This golfer's mecca The Lodge has received the prestigious AAA Five Diamond Award for consecutive years since 2002 and features 169 distinct guest rooms and suites. Forget your worries at the relaxing Torrey Pines Spa and sample sublime cuisine at the award-winning A.R. Valentien restaurant. Reflecting the California Craftsman style of architecture, this resort allows you to swing away in style!

Address

11480 North Torrey Pines Road, La Jolla, California 92037

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Adjacent to the Torrey Pines Golf Course and The Lodge is the Torrey Pines State Reserve, 2,000 acres of protected rare trees. This area features miles of unspoiled beaches and a lagoon that has become vital to a variety of migrating seabirds.

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Stretch out in the resort's spacious accommodations and indulge in amenities such as fireplaces and full kitchens. Plan any event with 13,000 square feet of meeting space, which makes it easy to host business retreats, weddings, and more.

Tee it up on a trio of courses at the appropriately named Grand Traverse Resort & Spa! Three different designers display a colorful palette of courses with varying degrees of difficulty. The Bear is a Jack Nicklaus creation, ranked as the 18th toughest course in Michigan thanks to its tiered greens, thick grassy roughs, and deep pot bunkers. The Wolverine features diverse landscapes from low wetland to high woodlands to rolling hills and offers fun for a diverse range of golfers. Spruce Run is the resort's original and was given its name because of the towering spruce and fir trees lining the fairways.
Try a different type of swing on one of five indoor tennis courts, or make a splash at the indoor water playground! If you're looking for relaxation, then head to Spa Grand Traverse for a soothing massage or facial. Once you've worked up an appetite, grab a bite to eat at one of five delectable restaurants located onsite. This resort truly is a hole in one!

Address

100 Grand Traverse Village Boulevard, Acme, Michigan 49610

Fun facts

For 28 years, the resort was the host site for the Michigan Open, one of the most prestigious state golf championships in the nation.

The grass in always greener at La Quinta Resort & Club, where five exceptional golf courses showcase 90 holes. These five award-winning courses meander along the ruggedly beautiful base of the Santa Rosa Mountains, combining breathtaking scenery and a wide range of challenges to fit every golfer's skill level. Designed by links legends like Jack Nicklaus and Greg Norman, these courses were created with the avid golfer in mind.
Golf courses aren't the only thing that's plentiful here. Luxury comes in large numbers with With 535 fireplaces, 41 pools, 53 hot tubs, 23 tennis courts, and seven restaurants. Theses spacious casitas, villas, and suites showcase a Spanish-style decor and exude extravagance. Find respite on your outdoor patio or soak in the serenity in your over-sized bathtub. Golf and glamor unite!

Address

49-499 Eisenhower Drive, La Quinta, California 92253

Highlights

La Quinta and PGA West team up to create the ultimate golf experience. Ninety holes showcase Scottish, Australian, and American influence.

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After a day on the links, slip into serenity at Spa La Quinta, which features the latest and most effective technologies to ensure pure bliss. Spa La Quinta also provides a family experience offering a KidSpa menu.

Geneva National Resort will appease frequenters of the fairway with 54 holes of Wisconsin golfing bliss! Tee off on any of three 18-hole courses designed by links legends Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino. Each course meanders along the sparkling shores of Lake Como and features unique challenges for every level of golfer. The Geneva National Golf Club also provides golf instructions for those new to the game, along with a Junior Golf Program for beginning golfers looking to sharpen their swings. Plus, the Golf Club's pro shop is equipped with the latest apparel, gear, and accessories to get you prepared for the par-fect round!
After sinking that last putt, enjoy the beautiful 1,600 acres of beautiful grounds. Overlooking the pristine waters of Lake Como, the resort showcases stunning scenery. This luxury Wisconsin destination offers a list of luxury accommodations to choose from in a variety of styles and sizes, along with an endless array of exciting activities that keep all ages entertained. Here, you can leave behind all your worries as you lounge on the beach and soak up the sun, or cast off on the lake for paddle-boating with Fontana Paddle Company. Come discover luxury links!

Address

1221 Geneva National Avenue South, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin 53147

Highlights

On his namesake course, Arnold Palmer lists the signature 17th hole as one of his favorites, placing it at number 11 on his personal "Dream 18" in the eastern United States.

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The Spa at Geneva Ridge specializes in offering guests soothing massages, manicures, pedicures, body wraps, and many other unique services and also features a sauna, whirlpool, and steam room.

Double your drives at Black Butte Ranch, where two majestic mountain courses ensure an unforgettable golf getaway! Rolling fairways wander along Aspen groves and Ponderosa Pine trees that frame breathtaking views of the Cascade Mountains, creating an Oregon golf oasis. The Big Meadow Course has become a local favorite, garnering numerous awards over its 30-plus years, including being named one of the "Best Courses You can Play" in Oregon by GolfWeek Magazine in 2013. The Glaze Meadow Course embodies the classic golf spirit with slightly elevated greens, square tee boxes, and deep grass-faced bunkers.
When you're not swinging away, the ranch offers a variety of stunning vacation rentals the range from hotel-style lodge rooms to condominiums to stunning vacation homes. Indulge in an array of amenities including an onsite spa, recreation center, five swimming pools, and much more. Swing into serenity at Black Butte Ranch!

Address

13899 Bishops Cap, Black Butte Ranch, Oregon 97759

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Explore all Mother Nature has to offer! Set off on a horseback riding expedition through the foothills or hike the majestic mountain trails.

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Enter a world of unfiltered relaxation at the spa at Black Butte Ranch. Some of Central Oregon's best massage therapists will provide you with the finest treatments available. Indulge in a rejuvenating massage, facial, manicure, or pedicure.

Pinehurst Resort offers a cavalcade of courses for swingers of every skill level! Situated amongst the towering pines and the lush scenery, you'll find eight distinct courses at this golf getaway. With so many options, you're sure to find the right course for your skill level. The resort also offers practice facilities, an award-winning Golf Academy, and the incredible Clubhouse, where you can catch a bite to eat at the Donald Ross Grill. You'll shortly see why this iconic resort has been a golf staple since 1898.
When you're not on the fairway, this resort offer relaxation within a New England-style walking village. Drift away at the Spa at Pinehurst and choose any of 50 rejuvenating services. Stay in shape at the state-of-the-art fitness center or kick up your feet in a spacious room. A variety of dining options ensures there's something to satisfy whatever you're craving, while their elegant accommodations feature modern amenities to make you feel right at home. Visit Pinehurst Resort, where golf is a tradition!

Address

80 Carolina Vista Drive, Pinehurst, North Carolina 28374

Highlights

The Spa at Pinehurst was awarded Four Stars by Forbes Travel Guide, so the staff really knows relaxation!

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A short shuttle ride will also take you to their private 200-acre Lake Pinehurst, where you can indulge in fun beach activities, fishing, and much more!